Prevention and Wellness

Finding breast cancer at its earliest stage gives you the best chance for a cure. And mammography has long been the gold standard when it comes to screening and early detection of breast lumps long before they can be felt. 

The last time you had a prescription filled, chances are it was for a generic drug, a medication that's biologically equal to a brand-name drug in terms of dosage, safety, strength, quality, performance characteristics, the way it's taken and should be used. 

If you're working out on a regular basis, odds are you do it to lead a healthy lifestyle. But what happens when working out leads to injury? Sprains and strains are a common injury for anyone with an active lifestyle.

Who are we, exactly? 

For a long time, this age-old question has been holding a special place in the realms of philosophy and religion. However, science also has come up with an answer, though it may not be what you're expecting. 

Many parents don't believe their teen would ever misuse opioids. As someone who works with youth in recovery, however, I'm here to tell you that it can and does happen even in the "best" of families. 

Have you ever been injured from playing tennis and wondered how you can avoid being injured in the future? Tennis can be both a low- and high- impact sport, which means that injuries may still occur. Check out the five most common injuries that affect tennis players.

If you start sneezing or coughing at the first signs of spring, you may have seasonal allergies. Depending on where you live, spring allergies can begin as early as February and last until the start of summer.

Did you know that women are more likely than men to have glaucoma? They also are more likely to become visually impaired or blind due to glaucoma.

It's no secret that being overweight or obese can affect your overall health.